The resurgence in popularity for retro digital compact cameras, or digicams, among younger generations, a return to older models, and a renewed interest in compact cameras that offer a lo-fi, ethereal look, and nostalgia.
The 'Compact Comeback,' fueled by Gen Z, nostalgists the demand for Y2K-era products that are tangible, practical, and cost-effective.
In photography, the demand is centered around compact cameras, for their economic benefit, convenience, portability, and ease of use.
The revival calls for the appreciation of the camera's portability, 'film-like' aesthetics, and the forced thoughtfulness of carrying a device specifically for photography.
These cameras not only offer the practicality of a pocket-sized device that is always ready to use, but they also encourage the habits of more deliberate shooting.
Similar to using film, the limited memory spaces on these cameras force users to think more about each photo.
Surprisingly, the comeback isn't just about 'vintage' cameras or digicams made 10 to 15 years ago. It's also about camera brands that are returning with new and re-released models that merge traditional compact cameras with modern technology.
The recent increase in sales for compact cameras from brands like Canon and Kodak, along with the launch of new models from Pentax and others, are strong indicator of the trend.
Features
- A Drawing Mode Ensemble With Magic Art Filter - Compact Comeback: Creative Arts: A fun and creative Drawing Mode effect with Magic Art Filter on a vintage 16MP CCD digital compact travel zoom.
- Compact Comeback, A New Use - Putting an ultra-compact, a 16MP CCD Lumix DMC-S5, to a new use as a product-shoot camera.
Camera Reviews
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W 6MP CCD All-Weather Compact - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2007 Fujifilm BigJob HD-3W, a very likable 6MP CCD ruggedized all-weather digital compact camera.
- Olympus VR-370 16MP CCD Digital Compact Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2013 16MP CCD Olympus VR-370, an ultra-compact superzoom with a 12.5× optical zoom lens.
- Olympus VR-350 16MP CCD Digital Compact Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2012 16MP CCD Olympus VR-350, a compact superzoom with a 10× optical zoom lens.
- Olympus VR-330/320 14MP CCD Digital Compact Cameras - Compact Comebacks: A look back at a pair of 2011 14MP CCD Olympus VR-series compact superzooms with 12.5x optical zoom lenses.
- Olympus VR-320 14MP CCD Digital Compact Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 14MP CCD Olympus VR-320 digital camera from 2011, a compact travel zoom with a 12.5x optical zoom lens.
- Lumix DMC-S5 16MP CCD Ultra-Compact Digital Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, an ultra-compact with a 16MP CCD sensor and totally unexpected image captures.
- Pentax Optio W90 12MP CCD All-Weather Digital Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2010 Pentax Optio W90, a 12MP CCD all-weather outdoors and adventure digital compact camera.
- Pentax Optio WG-II 16MP CMOS All-Weather Digital Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2012 Pentax Optio WG-II, a ruggedized 16MP CMOS all-weather outdoors and adventure digital camera.
Posts
- Konica Genbakantoku Digital DG-2, A 2.1MP CCD Compact - A look back to 2002 at the Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, a 2.1MP CCD all-weather site-supervisor camera designed for the construction industry.
- Photo of the Day, Photo of the Day, Photo of the Day, Photo of the Day
- Olympus VR-370, Light of Day - Creative fun with the Olympus VR-370, a low-cost vintage point-and-shoot superzoom introduced by Olympus in 2013.
- Pentax Optio WG-II, An Enchanted Morning - An enchanted morning with the 16MP CMOS Pentax Optio WG-II, an outdoor and adventure compact camera.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, Out and About - Image making with the 16.1MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, an ultra-compact point-and-shoot with a 4x 28-112mm equivalent lens.
- Pentax Optio WG-II, First Impression - First impression images with the Pentax Optio WG-II, a 16MP CMOS outdoor and adventure waterproof compact camera.
- Olympus VR-370, A Creative Mood - A creative and fun session with the ultra-compact super zoom 16MP CCD Olympus VR-370 on a shoot with negative Exposure Compensation.
- Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd, A Night Take - A night shoot with the 10MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd, the world's smallest 12x zoom digital bridge camera from 2008.
- Pentax Optio W90, A Morning Show - The Golden Hour with a 12MP CCD Pentax Optio W90, a very versatile all-weather compact digital camera, first impression.
- Pentax Optio W90, Go Anywhere - The Pentax Optio W90 is a versatile, dustproof, waterproof, and shockproof go-anywhere digital compact for the outdoorsman.
- Olympus VR-370, Contre-jour - Images with a 16MP CCD Olympus VR-370, a vintage travel zoom, on an early morning street shoot, ala contre-jour.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, Ruggedized - A 6MP CCD ruggedized, waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof all-weather digital camera built for the construction industry.
- Pentax Optio W90, Out And About - Image making with a 12MP CCD Pentax Optio W90, a very versatile all-weather compact digital camera.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, At The Stop - Image making with a 2007 vintage 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, scenes at the stop.
- Olympus VR-370, Kampar Drive-Through - A Sunday detour along the main street of Kampar, Perak, a township between Ipoh and the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, Places We Met - Reminiscing the nostalgia of the good old film days with the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W.
- Olympus VR-370, People and Places - Creative Arts: Image making with the Magic Art Filter in Drawing mode on the 14MP CCD Olympus VR-370.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, An Early Morning Shoot - On an early morning shoot with the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, In Black And White - Looking at black-and-white images captured with the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, A Refresher - Image making with the 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, Close-Ups - Image making with the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, close-ups in the garden.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, Film Emulation Modes - The three image emulations that the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W can be set to.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, First Impression - Image making with a 6MP CCD, Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, a camera that gives a stranglehold effect over me.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, Kid's Play - Image making with a vintage 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, an ultra-compact digital camera.
- Canon PowerShot Pro1, For Me, A Disappointment - Image-making with the highly regarded 2004 6MP CCD Canon PowerShot Pro1, just couldn't get the hang of it.
- Olympus VR-370, Cropped Close-Ups - Image making with a super-compact 16MP CCD Olympus VR-370, square cropped close-ups from the garden.
- Olympus VR-350, Playing Catch Up - Image making with a 16MP CCD Olympus VR-350, cute and capable ultra-compact travel zoom.
- Olympus VR-330, Night Scene Zoom-In - Zooming in on a night scene in Program Auto mode with the 14MP CCD Olympus VR-330.
- Olympus VR-330, in iAuto Micro Mode - Image making with a 14MP CCD Olympus VR-330 in iAuto Macro Mode.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, A New Use - Finding a new use for a vintage ultra-compact 16MP CCD Lumix DMC-S5 as a product shoot camera.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, A Second Look - Testing out the vintage ultra-compact 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5 beyond its first outing.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, Starting Out - A comeback look at a vintage ultra-compact 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5.
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